Congratulations to the five Liberal High School Class of 2026 student-athletes who signed their letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the colleges of their choice. Today's signees were:
Shamari Lewis - New Mexico Junior College 🏀
Blayden Betts - Southwestern 🏈
James Fieser - Butler Community College 🏈
Xavier Tafoya - Butler Community College 🏈
Davian Trejo - Garden City Community College 🏈
Shamari Lewis - New Mexico Junior College 🏀
Blayden Betts - Southwestern 🏈
James Fieser - Butler Community College 🏈
Xavier Tafoya - Butler Community College 🏈
Davian Trejo - Garden City Community College 🏈
LHS PARENTS AND STUDENTS! STARTING IMMEDIATELY: Please be aware that we have changed the entry and exit lanes for pickup and drop off at the FRONT(South side) of main campus. The first entry (East) off of Western on 2nd will be an ENTER ONLY, while the 2nd drive (West) will be an EXIT ONLY! The parking lot lanes will be one direction only, from East to West.
NO SCHOOL this week for Thanksgiving Break. Classes resume Monday, December 1st.
Another Successful Market Day!
Students in Mrs. Thompson’s Entrepreneur Class got hands-on experience running their own businesses today!
From concept to customer, they:
Conducted market research and sent out surveys to learn what people want and are willing to pay.
Created their own business name, logo, and slogan.
Calculated startup and operating costs, cost per unit, and set their product prices.
Applied for loans through Empowered if they needed extra funds.
Made their products and sold them during a real market session — running their business for an hour and a half just like the pros!
These young entrepreneurs are learning the real-world economics of running a business — and having a blast doing it!
Staff Spotlight
REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow or Friday. Tomorrow will be the last day of Parent-Teacher Conferences starting at 7:30 AM and concluding at 3:30 PM.
This Week's Staff Spotlight: The Business Department
The LHS Weight Room is busy! #angryred
Summer School continues....
USD480 is hiring interim instructors. Make a difference in students' lives. Check the QR Code or click https://liberalusd480.schoolspring.com/ to get started on your new career!
Summer School 2025 is in full swing all over USD 480. Here is the first in a series of pictures:
USD480 is hiring paraprofessionals. Make a difference in students' lives. Check the QR Code or click https://liberalusd480.schoolspring.com/ to get started making a difference!
USD 480 is hiring! Scan the QR Code to find your next job!
School's Out!
USD 480: Chromebook check-in will be this week, May 12-15, at the Ag Building (1501 W. 8th St.)
Summer school students should keep their Chromebook until summer school is over.
Summer College students will keep their Chromebook over the summer.
Summer School/College students must be identified by building administration.
Monday 1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 1pm - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
BOE Meeting April 7, 2025
The Board of Education met Monday night and began with celebrations from Prairie View Elementary and Liberal High School. Prairie View’s principal, Kendra Haskell, shared the news with the Board about the school receiving the Challenge Award from the Kansas Department of Education.
The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force has selected 100 Kansas schools for recognition. The Challenge Awards recognizes schools for outstanding achievement and uncommon accomplishments of students, based on the Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) results in math and reading, especially those students of an ethnic minority group and those who qualify for free and reduced-price meals.
It’s quite an honor for Prairie View and USD 480. Assistant Superintendent Ruben Cano recognized Haskell and several of her staff.
Prairie View held an assembly earlier in the day to announce the award to the students and staff. It was exciting as the teachers unscrambled the letters to spell “PVE Wins Challenge Award.” Congratulations to everyone.
Next, LHS Assistant Principal Brandi Fowler and faculty members presented a slide show highlighting many successes at LHS this year, focusing on the prep work done to make this year’s Kansas Assessment Program a big success.
Because of the preparation, the school had 97% to 98% attendance. Test scores will not be available until next fall, but significant improvement is expected due to their efforts.
The Board praised both groups for their accomplishments and contributions to USD 480’s success. (See some highlights of their presentation in the photos below.)
In other board business, an additional Ag Teacher position was approved in addition to routine business and reports.
Summer Drivers Ed forms are now available in the counseling office. This is open to current LHS students only. See below for more info!
Due to the dangerously low wind chills, USD 480 will have a 2 hour delayed start tomorrow, Thursday 2/13/25. School will start at 10am, there will be no AM Preschool.
Debido a las temperaturas peligrosamente bajas por el viento, el distrito USD 480 tendrá un inicio retrasado de 2 horas mañana, jueves 13 de febrero de 2025. Las clases comenzarán a las 10 a.m. y no habrá preescolar en la mañana.
USD 480 will have a two hour delayed start this morning. There will be no AM Preschool. School will start at 10am.
El distrito USD 480 tendrá un inicio retrasado de dos horas esta mañana. No habrá preescolar en la mañana. Las clases comenzarán a las 10 a.m.
Due to extreme weather conditions, USD 480 is closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Thank you & be safe!